additive — a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædɪtɪv/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother refuses to eat anything with artificial additives, claiming they make food taste like 'chemical soup.'
- The new gasoline additive promises better mileage, but my car still drinks fuel like a thirsty elephant.
- The paint manufacturer developed an eco-friendly additive to reduce environmental impact.
additive
NOUN[/ˈædɪtɪv/]
a substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it
The factory worker pours a colorful additive into the soda mixing tank.
Modern additives beat primitive methods in competitive science!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin additivus, formed from the verb addere (to add) combined with the adjective suffix -tivus. The term originally conveyed the concept of adding or supplementing something, as in adding seasoning to enhance a dish.
Breakdown
add- (from Latin addere, meaning to add) + -itive (adjective/noun suffix indicating capacity or tendency to perform an action).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother refuses to eat anything with artificial additives, claiming they make food taste like 'chemical soup.'”
“The new gasoline additive promises better mileage, but my car still drinks fuel like a thirsty elephant.”
“The paint manufacturer developed an eco-friendly additive to reduce environmental impact.”
“The additive properties of vitamins make the supplement more effective than taking them separately.”
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